Rochester Dev News

Following ongoing development in the Rochester community.

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

Historic renovation of once-glamorous hotel in downtown Rochester set to begin https://t.co/ocJwfD8HyB

[CITY @roccitymag]

A major upgrade to Rochester's downtown riverfront won't begin before the end of 2024 now.
https://t.co/LvEO9L3c7O

[WXXI News @WXXINews]

A five-story apartment building for lower-income and recently homeless residents soon could replace an expansive parking lot on the west edge of downtown Rochester.
https://t.co/XKvIkM6lls

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

Watch: Flythrough and flyover of some downtown improvements with a focus on proposed High Falls State Park https://t.co/xrlR3vugRl

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

13 proposals to revitalize downtown Rochester https://t.co/7CJqCgBmvy

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

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[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

5 story mixed use building with 161 residential units planned for corner of W. Main St. and Plymouth Ave. in downtown Rochester. Site plans include 102 below grade parking spaces, building would replace existing surface lot.

Docs:
https://t.co/2baFMziQOC

https://t.co/oG0AQkEakT

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

5 story mixed use building with 161 residential units planned for corner of W. Main St. and Plymouth Ave. in downtown Rochester. Site plans include 102 below grade parking spaces, building would replace existing surface lot.

Docs:
https://t.co/2baFMziQOC

https://t.co/oG0AQkEakT

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

"Truly magnificent" - If you have ever been down in the river gorge, you know how spectacular the proposed NYS park could be. Here's an early look: https://t.co/dfYPnRV67N via @DandC

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

Long awaited park in the Genesee River gorge at High Falls moving forward

[ROC The Riverway @ROCtheRiver]

Yes! What a way to kickoff the new year. Thank you @GovKathyHochul for announcing Phase 2 of ROC The Riverway, including a new state park at High Falls! #SOTS2022

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

6 story, 14,800 sqft mixed used building proposed for site adjacent to St. Joseph's Park in downtown Rochester. Would include 76 dwelling units and 2,810 sqft of commercial space.

Floor plans/rendering: https://t.co/f0wKeTzcKv

Site plans: https://t.co/QXh2Og3U0u

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

City of Rochester issues RFP for operator of planned restaurant at the Blue Cross Arena along the Genesee River, including new concept renderings.

Full RFP doc: https://t.co/hGyki7ZnnY

@LGA585

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

"Blight is going to be a major priority of this administration," Mayor-elect Malik Evans says - expecting to push for turnaround on several downtown properties, in particular https://t.co/o7hPVz68AD via @DandC

[Spectrum News 1 ROC @SPECNews1ROC]

Once filled in, the Inner Loop north land — about 20 acres — could include single family homes, parks and stores. The current roadway could be reconstructed or removed altogether. https://t.co/TU7aFiPpKD

[steve carter @stvcrtr]

The city has revealed 6 potential concepts for the @InnerLoopNorth1 transformation — with the potential to remove an old, under-used highway that is choking part of downtown Rochester and reconnect red-lined neighborhoods.

Concept 6 goes the furthest. https://t.co/C5ZOB3EYGz

[CITY @roccitymag]

.@SenSchumer and @SenGillibrand will be in Rochester this afternoon to talk about burying the Inner Loop for good. Brush up on your Inner Loop history and what neighbors are looking for in a filled-in Inner Loop with @jamesbrowntv's recent deep dive. https://t.co/WYktom4Ww9

[TheUrbanPhoenix @UrbanPhoenixBlg]

An evolving neighborhood where an expressway used to be. Progress continues on the site of the old Inner Loop in downtown Rochester, NY #roc #rochester #newurbanism #infill

[OneROC @one_ROC]

Greater entrepreneurship. Greater innovation. Greater transformation. #GreaterROC! https://t.co/Lvk01iedkq

[Rochester Dev News @rocdevnews]

Quick PSA for anyone trying to book a COVID-19 vaccination appt. at the Rochester Dome arena. After the 60 minute timer expires, wait on the page for another 20-25 minutes, eventually the Continue button will be enabled and you can book.

H/T to Reddit: https://t.co/zyn85nz91P

[Brian Sharp @SharpRoc]

In development news: Plans to raze 84 S Union and redevelop The Ambassador apartment building next door into 90-unit hotel w fitness center, indoor pool etc now before City Council to OK rezoning

[13WHAM @13WHAM]

Groundbreaking for new affordable housing development in Bull's Head neighborhood https://t.co/3rCek7BK83